Episodes
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss QAPI Complacency, review the latest on Vaccine Mandates, note the end of the ASCs being permitted to become temporary hospitals and and in our focus segment, discuss how to make your center a top performer with Tori Caillet from USPI.
This episode sponsored by Surgical Information Systems and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Resources from this Episode:
- CMS Vaccine Mandate:
- End of the Temporary Hospital for ASCs (Existing can Stay)
- Changes to COVID-19 Survey Activities and Increased Oversight in Nursing Homes
- KN95 Masks
- Conditions for Coverage:
- Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
- Policy & Memos to States and Regions
- CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
- https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions
Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:
Visit our website at ascpodcast.com for a list of all of our virtual conferences.
Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website
Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. Become a member today!
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the Vaccine Mandate Movement, and review the Final CMS 2022 Payment Rule for ASCs and HOPDs
This episode sponsored by Surgical Information Systems and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Resources from this Episode:
- CMS Vaccine Mandate:
- OSHA Mandate:
- 2022 Final Rule:
- Conditions for Coverage:
- Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
- Policy & Memos to States and Regions
- CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
- https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions
Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:
Visit our website at ascpodcast.com for a list of all of our virtual conferences.
Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website
Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. Become a member today!
Saturday Nov 06, 2021
Saturday Nov 06, 2021
On this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we visit the NYS Association of ASCs fall conference on September 29-30, 2021 in Tarrytown, NY and meet with leaders to discuss current issues in the ASC Industry in New York.
This episode sponsored by Surgical Information Systems and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Resources from this Episode:
- New York State Association of ASCs Web Site
- Conditions for Coverage:
- Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
- Policy & Memos to States and Regions
- CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
- https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions
Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:
Visit our website at ascpodcast.com for a list of all of our virtual conferences.
Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website
Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. Become a member today!
Saturday Nov 06, 2021
Saturday Nov 06, 2021
On this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we visit the Ohio State Association Annual Meeting on September 27-28, 2021 in Columbus Ohio and meet with leaders to discuss current issues in the ASC Industry in Ohio.
This episode sponsored by Surgical Information Systems and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Resources from this Episode:
- Ohio Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers Website
- Conditions for Coverage:
- Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
- Policy & Memos to States and Regions
- CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
- https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions
Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:
Visit our website at ascpodcast.com for a list of all of our virtual conferences.
Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website
Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. Become a member today!
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
On this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we visit with the leadership of the Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society and discuss current issues in the ASC Industry in Texas..
This episode sponsored by Surgical Information Systems and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Resources from this Episode:
- Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society Website
- Conditions for Coverage:
- Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
- Policy & Memos to States and Regions
- CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
- https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions
Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:
Visit our website at ascpodcast.com for a list of all of our virtual conferences.
Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website
Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. Become a member today!
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss Vaccine Mandates, discuss recent and upcoming Virtual Conferences, and in our focus segment, review the proposed Medicare Quality Reporting requirements related to OAS-CAHPS and Patient Satisfaction, discuss Patient Communications and Engagement and interview Spencer Kelpe with Dialog Health regarding technological advances in patient communications.
This episode is sponsored by Dialog Health. Dialog Health’s business text messaging platform is transforming patient engagement and employee communication. For more information about how Dialog Health can help your ASC, visit dialoghealth.com
Resources from this Episode:
- OAS-CAHPS
- Conditions for Coverage:
- Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
- Policy & Memos to States and Regions
- CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
- https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions
Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:
Visit our website at ascpodcast.com for a list of all of our virtual conferences.
Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website
Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. Become a member today!
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we debrief from our whirlwind conference schedule last week, discuss recent questions about informed consent and discharge in the company of a responsible adult and in our focus segment, interview Bill Prentice, Chief Executive Officer for ASCA, the national association for ASCs.
This episode sponsored by Surgical Information Systems and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Resources from this Episode:
- Conditions for Coverage:
- Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
- Policy & Memos to States and Regions
- CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
- https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions
Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:
Visit our website at ascpodcast.com for a list of all of our virtual conferences.
Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website
Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. Become a member today!
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, recorded live from the Ohio State Association Meeting, John Goehle, Sue Cronkite, Judie D’Ambrosio and Mike D’Ambrosio discuss Vaccine Mandates, and takeaways from Texas and Ohio Association Meetings.
This episode sponsored by Surgical Information Systems and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Resources from this Episode:
- Conditions for Coverage:
- Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
- Policy & Memos to States and Regions
- CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
- https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions
Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:
Visit our website at ascpodcast.com for a list of all of our virtual conferences.
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the Latest News, provide an update on conferences live and virtual, discuss the CMS requirements for an ASC to be a Distinct Entity and in our focus segment - meet with the staff of AHS to discuss 2021 and lessons from 2020 - September 7, 2021.
This episode sponsored by Surgical Information Systems and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Resources from this Episode:
- Conditions for Coverage:
- Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
- Policy & Memos to States and Regions
- CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
- https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions
Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:
Visit our website at ascpodcast.com for a list of all of our virtual conferences.
Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website
Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. Become a member today!
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest Coronovirus news, Recent OSHA fines for N95 Masking and in our focus segment, Daren Smith of SIS joins the ASC Podcast to discuss how COVID-19 affected ASC operations and motivated surgery centers to invest in and consider new solutions and software that can help them tackle the challenges of today and capitalize on the opportunities of tomorrow.
This episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, SIS - SIS’s mission is To deliver solutions and services that help surgery providers, regardless of care setting, improve their organization so they can deliver the highest level of care to their patients. For more information, go to sisfirst.com.
Resources from this Episode:
- OSHA Fines for N95:
- Visit OR Manager
- Conditions for Coverage:
- Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
- Policy & Memos to States and Regions
- CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
- https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions
Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:
Register for the ASC DON/Nursing Manager Bootcamp
Listen to the Recording of the Fall 2020 Finance, Accounting and Reimbursement Seminar
Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website
Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. Become a member today!